Picking the U.S. and Canadian Olympic rosters
E.J. HradekPardon the interruption (where have I heard that before?), but I've decided to spend my last blog before the Christmas break on my choices for the US ...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 23, 2009
Monday 10: Of Christmas ... and Devils
E.J. Hradek...Brodeur would be my starter, with Fleury working as my No. 2 guy. Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo would be No. 3. In tonight's tilt, the Penguins should be geared up to reverse...
Blog Entry | Conversation | December 21, 2009
The best team, top goalies and craziest celebration
E.J. Hradek...Canucks on Wednesday night. That match features a premier goaltending showdown between Brodeur and Vancouver's Roberto Luongo. I figure Team Canada GM Steve Yzerman will have his eye on that one. For my...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 30, 2009
The quarter-season stock report: West
Puck Prospectus, Puck ProspectusPuck Prospectus uses its preseason projections to measure some of the Western Conference's most intriguing teams at the quarter pole and assess their chances of securing a playoff bid moving forward.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2009
Even with Kovy, Thrashers won't beat Rangers
E.J. Hradek...one night and get blanked the next. For that reason, I'll take a chance on Roberto Luongo, who'll be making his first start since Oct. 27. Vancouver should be eager after a...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 12, 2009
Rivals clash in Boston while Kings aim for crown
E.J. Hradek...contested north of the border. I'll take the Senators. Vancouver Canucks at Minnesota Wild The Roberto Luongo-less Canucks begin a five-game road trip in St. Paul against Northwest Division rival Wild...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009
Picking Thursday games, with a few gambles
E.J. HradekDespite my so-far spotty record as a puck prognosticator, I'm back for another crack at the Thursday picks. Last week, I was a dismal 4-5. After a per...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009
Goalies: The good, bad and ugly
E.J. HradekIt's been a strange start for the goalies around the league. Some of the bigger names have struggled out of the gate, while a few lesser-known goalten...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009
Red Wings still don't look right
E.J. Hradek...Canucks finally won a game, hammering the visiting Canadiens 7-1 on Wednesday night. Star stopper Roberto Luongo quieted the growing number of local critics with a firm 27-save performance. At the other...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 08, 2009
Slump? More like 'sophomore surge'
Tom Awad, Puck ProspectusIn its weekly look at the NHL, Puck Prospectus busts the myth of sophomore slumps.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009
Curtain rises on '09-10 NHL season
E.J. HradekOK, fellow puckheads, we've made it through the preseason! That's a happy, happy day. Well, at least it is for me. No more meaningless games. And, for...
Blog Entry | Conversation | October 01, 2009
My 10 under-the-radar players to watch
E.J. Hradek, ESPN The MagazineWe all know megastars like Ovechkin, Crosby and Luongo will be vital to their teams' success. But here are 10 under-the-radar players who will be just as important this season.
Story | Conversation | September 30, 2009
Winded city?
Lindsay Berra, ESPN The MagazineThe Hawks were last spring's talk of the league. But after a summer of discontent, puckheads are wondering if they can get up for the fall.
Story | Conversation | September 21, 2009
Star will be born in Los Angeles
Andrew Rothstein and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineThe Summer Skate series continues in Los Angeles. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on the Kings' roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.
Story | Conversation | August 13, 2009
Young defenseman projects well
Tom Awad and E.J. Hradek, Puck Prospectus/ESPN The MagazineThe Summer Skate series continues in Vancouver. Puck Prospectus examines players trending up or down on the Canucks' roster. Plus, E.J. Hradek reveals an intriguing player to watch as training camp approaches.
Story | Conversation | August 10, 2009
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